Want to rake the neck on your bagger for a 26 or 30 inch wheel? Today we’ll review how to install the best slip fit short neck kit for your custom motorcycle. Take it to the next level with our short neck front end package. It includes a big wheel, tire, rotor, fender and the short neck kit with triple trees. I’m Jevon with Pickard USA, if you have any questions about this video, call me directly or email info@pickardusa.com. This set up provides the best handling and most comfortable ride while staying as close to stock trail as possible. The kit includes a one piece machined slip fit short neck and raked triple trees for a 26 or a 30 inch wheel. For a 26 inch wheel, you will use a 4 degree neck and 8 degree trees. For a 30 inch wheel, you will use a 8 degree neck and 10 degree trees. This neck rake kit is designed for 09 and up Harley touring models. We have these in stock and ready to ship so get yours today. Alright, let’s get to cutting! The first thing we need to do is to mark the cut lines on the frame and take some measurements. After we cut out the template, place it on the neck and mark the cut line. I like to outline the mark with tape to make it easier to see while cutting the neck. Heat is the enemy when raking your neck. Avoid using cut off wheels that add unnecessary heat to your frame. When cutting your neck, I recommend either a portable band saw or reciprocating saw in order to get the job done right. Debur the cut edge of the frame and remove a couple inches of the powder coat for marking the plug weld holes. I like to mark 4 spots on each side of the neck and 2 on top for drilling the plug weld holes. After raking a lot of necks, I’ve actually found it’s much easier and faster to start by drilling quarter inch pilot holes. Now I’m ready to use a one half inch bit to finish drilling the plug weld holes. Debur the inside of the frame so the short neck slips in easily. Slide the short neck into the frame and check the measurement with an angle gauge. I prefer to use a frame jig to ensure everything stays in place while I’m welding. This particular bike is set up for a 30 inch wheel and we’ll use an 8 over neck. Make sure the short neck angle is 8 degrees over your initial measurement. Clamp the short neck to the frame and double check your neck angle before tack welding it in place. Weld the neck to the frame first, then the plug weld holes. Make sure you move around while welding to evenly distribute the heat. Remember, Heat is your enemy! Now that the frames cooled down, we can grind it and prep it for paint. And this is what your neck should look like when its done. if you have any questions give us a call or email info@pickardusa.com. Ask about our neck rake service and front end packages. Send your bike to us and we’ll take care of the rest. Join our newsletter for exclusive offers. Our website makes ordering online easier than ever. If you have a shop and would like to become a dealer fill out the online application or give us a call.